Saturday, 28 February 2026

New set-piece kings Liverpool can still achieve 'something beautiful'

Liverpool boosted their Champions League hopes with a 5-2 win against West Ham, helped by three goals from set-pieces in the first half.

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Sir Alex, 'unbelievable' Braga & Tynecastle keep Hearts on course

With Sir Alex Ferguson a VIP guest, a tireless forward and a raucous support, Hearts take another giant stride towards a momentous title.

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Friday, 27 February 2026

Usyk to defend title against kickboxer in Egypt

Oleksandr Usyk will return to the ring in May when he defends his WBC heavyweight title against former kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt.

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I Swear director says Baftas 'let down' Tourette's campaigner

Kirk Jones says he initially thought a slur shouted during the ceremony was not broadcast.

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The battle for Texas… can Democrats win it back from Trump?

Republican panic as voting starts in the Texas primaries

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Thursday, 26 February 2026

Trump's big, long, State of the Union speech

Can the president’s record breaking speech change voters’ minds ahead of the midterms?

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Will The US Attack Iran?

US-Iran talks continue but what will Trump do?

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Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Watch: Moment a sinkhole in Omaha traps cars and drivers

Several witnesses jumped into action helping both drivers get to safety while others directed traffic, according to police.

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Aston Martin cuts 20% of workforce as losses widen

About 600 jobs will go at the luxury car maker, which in part blames US tariffs for its troubles.

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Spain declassifies files on 1981 attempted coup in effort to dispel conspiracy theories

For years, conspiracists suggested former King Juan Carlos may have had some involvement in the coup attempt.

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Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Government relaunches green payment scheme for farmers after sudden closures

Long-awaited detail of funding for environmental farming schemes is announced at the NFU conference.

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Monday, 23 February 2026

Barcelona sign Norwich prospect Tavares

Spanish giants Barcelona have signed 16-year-old Norwich City academy prospect Ajay Tavares, who has played for England age-group teams.

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Sunday, 22 February 2026

Old Firm 'buckle under pressure' as incredible title race twists again

After a defeat for Celtic and surprise draw for Rangers, where does the latest weekend of drama leave the Scottish Premiership title race?

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'Heist' at Forest boosts Liverpool's top-four hopes

Liverpool's late 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest puts the Reds firmly in the Champions League hunt after a "robbery" of a victory at the City Ground.

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Saturday, 21 February 2026

Red cards and poor home form - Chelsea 'set fire to points'

Chelsea have more red cards than any side in the Premier League this season, and boss Liam Rosenior says they have "set fire" to points.

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'Like a dream' - Abraham relishing Villa return

Seven years since firing them into the Premier League, Tammy Abraham is back scoring goals at Aston Villa to keep their fans and players dreaming of glory.

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Friday, 20 February 2026

Who are the winners and losers from F1 pre-season testing?

As pre-season testing reaches its conclusion, which teams look best - and worst - placed ahead of the Australian Grand Prix?

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What happens next for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor?

The former prince was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and taken to a Norfolk police station for questioning on Thursday 19 February.

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Thursday, 19 February 2026

What we learned from the first trailer for the new Peaky Blinders film

The Immortal Man sees Cillian Murphy return as Tommy Shelby and meet his son, played by Barry Keoghan.

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Trump's Board of Peace members pledge $7bn in Gaza relief

Trump said it "looks like" Hamas will disarm, even though there are signs the group is regrouping.

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What could happen if the US strikes Iran? Here are seven scenarios

From regime change to retaliation, the BBC's Frank Gardner outlines possible outcomes of US strikes on Iran.

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BGT dancer took own life after arrest, coroner rules

Kerri-Anne Donaldson's death followed her arrest on suspicion of child sex offending.

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Wednesday, 18 February 2026

F1 moves to close loophole in new engine rules

Formula 1 bosses are moving towards a rule change that would close a loophole rivals believe Mercedes have exploited in the sport's new engine rules.

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Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Six athletes to compete under Russian flag at Paralympics

Six Russian and four Belarusian athletes will compete under their nations' flags at the upcoming Winter Paralympics.

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Monday, 16 February 2026

'I bring a circus' - showman Fury in 'prime' for Makhmudov fight

Showman Tyson Fury says he is "coming back to make boxing great again" as he prepares to fight Russia's Arslanbek Makhmudov in April.

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Sunday, 15 February 2026

Spurs unstoppable in 10 goal thriller against Aston Villa

Tottenham Hotspur put 7 goals past Aston Villa to keep themselves in the running for a Champions League place.

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Saturday, 14 February 2026

Tonali inspires Newcastle to win over Villa in controversial tie

Sandro Tonali scores twice as Newcastle United overcome multiple controversial refereeing decisions to knock 10-man Aston Villa out of the FA Cup.

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Rubio says US and Europe 'belong together' despite tensions

The US secretary of state reassures European leaders that the Trump administration backs the transatlantic alliance.

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Rejuvenated Scotland sweep England aside in stunning Calcutta Cup win

Rampant Scotland bounc back from Six Nations defeat to Italy a week ago to blow England away in a bonus-point win in a pulsating Calcutta Cup at a riotous Murrayfield.

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Former Foreign Office cat Palmerston dies in Bermuda

Larry the Cat, No 10's chief mouser, is among those paying tribute to his former rival.

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Friday, 13 February 2026

Team GB's Weston leads the skeleton pack

Team GB's Matt Weston 'allows the sled to do the work' and leads in his third run of the men's skeleton.

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Mandelson asked to cooperate with US Congress Epstein probe

Lord Mandelson has previously expressed his regret for his continued association with Jeffrey Epstein.

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A boxer, a gymnast and a diver - the athletes pictured on banned Ukrainian slider's helmet

Vladyslav Heraskevych's helmet depicts fellow athletes who have been killed since Russia's full-scale invasion of his country.

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Andrew facing claim he shared Treasury document with banking contact

Reports suggest the former prince shared a Treasury document when he was serving as trade envoy.

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Thursday, 12 February 2026

'My son is dead': Swiss bar owners confronted by fire victim families

Jessica and Jacques Moretti are under criminal investigation for involuntary manslaughter, as well as bodily harm and arson through negligence.

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Tesco plans to give under-18s Clubcard access this year

Consumer outlet Which? has been campaigning on access to loyalty schemes, calling it a "huge win for shoppers".

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Wednesday, 11 February 2026

Inside Frank's downfall after eight-month struggle at Spurs

Thomas Frank has been sacked as Tottenham manager after just eight months in charge. BBC Sport's Sami Mokbel takes a closer look at his tenure.

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Twelve men charged with manslaughter of football fan

All 12 men are charged with manslaughter and will appear in court in March.

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Tuesday, 10 February 2026

Former Daily Mail editor tells hacking trial allegations are 'preposterous'

Paul Dacre told the High Court the claims that Daily Mail staff gathered information unlawfully are "inconceivable".

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Pilot praised after crash-landing faulty Somali passenger plane on seashore

All 55 people on board survived after the plane failed to land on the runway near the shoreline.

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Monday, 9 February 2026

Raducanu retires from Qatar match two days after losing final in Romania

Emma Raducanu retires from her first-round match at the Qatar Open, two days after her defeat in the final of the Transylvania Open.

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Sunday, 8 February 2026

Man City produce late comeback to beat Liverpool in chaotic finale

Erling Haaland's 93rd-minute penalty gives Manchester City a crucial comeback win over Liverpool, who end the game with 10 men as Dominik Szoboszlai is sent off in stoppage time at Anfield.

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Man arrested for murder after student's death

The body of 19-year-old Carla Georgescu was found in student accommodation on Thursday, police say.

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Saturday, 7 February 2026

Is 'unstoppable' Palmer in the World Cup picture?

By scoring a first-half hat-trick against Wolves on Saturday, Cole Palmer provided a timely reminder of his talent, putting himself firmly in the England conversation.

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Arundell scores hat-trick as England heap misery on Wales

A remorseless England pile misery and points on Wales as they began their hunt for a first Six Nations title since 2020.

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Friday, 6 February 2026

'Why be normal, when you can be the best?' - Zlatan opens Winter Olympics

Former AC Milan and Sweden footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic opens the 2026 Winter Olympic Games for the BBC, as he explains what it takes to become "a champion in Milan."

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Thursday, 5 February 2026

US and Iran agree to hold nuclear talks in Oman on Friday

The talks had appeared to be in jeopardy, with the two countries at odds over the location and parameters.

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Wednesday, 4 February 2026

Mouat and Dodds get Team GB off to winning start

Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds overcome a power cut and the loss of the first end to get Team GB's Winter Olympics off to a winning start in the mixed doubles curling against Norway.

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'The rebuild of myself' - Wilder opens up on mental health struggles

Former world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder opens up about his mental health struggles, and says he's now "at peace" before his fight against Derek Chisora on 4 April at London's O2 Arena.

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Tuesday, 3 February 2026

Gazans returning through Rafah crossing describe checks by Palestinian militia

One Palestinian woman said members of the Israel-linked militia searched them and their belongings at an Israeli checkpoint inside Gaza.

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Monday, 2 February 2026

Palace sign Strand Larsen in deal worth up to £48m

Crystal Palace sign striker Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolves in a club record deal worth up to £48m.

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Sunday, 1 February 2026

Long delays, irate managers and mixed messages - is VAR bad for game?

More contentious VAR decisions in the Premier League have raised further questions on its effect on games as a spectacle.

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Banton whacks England to victory over Sri Lanka

Tom Banton hits an unbeaten half-century as England pull off a brilliant DLS chase to beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in the second T20 international.

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